Battlefords News-Optimist

Motorists are being asked to be extra careful near the Fas Gas at 391 Railway Avenue in North Battleford Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 7. The eastbound lane of Railway Avenue will be closed Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The North Battleford RCMP detachment received more than 60 calls for service between 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 and 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6.

The Battlefords AAA Stars swept both games played in Yorkton against the RawTec Maulers last weekend. The Stars scored three unanswered goals to come from behind and beat the Maulers 3-2 Friday night.

How much should you spend when you're retired? Interesting question.

Trees and shrubs with silver or grey foliage are attractive on their own but they really stand out when placed next to shrubs with purple-red foliage such as many of the barberries and ninebarks, not to mention Schubert chokecherry.

About 20 people gathered at Third Avenue United Church Sunday for a master singing class. Baritone Mel Braun and pianist Dr. Laura Loewen of the University of Manitoba, though tired after a drive from Flin Flon, Man.

"We know students without hope aren't going to come to school," was the message of a presentation to John Paul II Collegiate staff Monday. The kids were out of school, but the teachers were busy learning.

A warning to aggressive drivers - you may find yourself on the wrong end of a traffic ticket in October. "Aggressive driving is quite common for us to see," said Sgt. Colin Glas with the Regina Police Service.

Fuel was stolen from the underground tanks at the Maidstone Husky Gas Station sometime between 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 and 5 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. The suspects proceeded to break the locks on the tanks.

Michael Statchuk scored 1:46 into overtime to give the Battlefords North Stars a 4-3 win over the Ice Wolves in La Ronge Friday night. The North Stars have won four straight games. Three of those four have come in overtime or a shootout.